How to Run & Grow Restaurants: A Conversation with Willie Degel

He may be famous for his Food Network show, Restaurant Stakeout, but Willie Degel is also a successful restaurateur.

The New York native owns and operates the high-end Uncle Jack's Steakhouse, which has three locations in the metropolis, and the fast-casual Jack's Shack, which is rapidly expanding to a handful of locations in New York City.

Known for his almost obsessive attention to detail, Degel is very meticulous about his restaurants — in the best way possible. He started his career as a bartender, and it was then that he found his passion for making restaurants the best they possibly can be.

We talk with Willie about his personal journey from start-up operator to one of the most successful New York restaurateurs around.

It's an absolutely must listen conversation about the restaurant business...